Dizon said that government spending on infrastructure projects boosted GDP growth. Panelo also said Drilon was not qualified to make such a comment, claiming a lack of infrastructure projects in previous administrations. Touted as one of the flagship programs of the Duterte administration, Build, Build, Build is intended to usher in a "golden age of infrastructure" through its 75 infrastructure flagship projects worth a total of P2.4 trillion. As of April 30 of this year, only two of the flagship projects had been completed. "Suddenly, after putting across 75 flagship projects at the start of the administration, suddenly they’ll review and remove some.

Source: Philippine Star November 13, 2019 05:02 UTC